Experiencing homelessness as an LGBT+ person
23 February 2020 For LBGT+ History Month we caught up with a young client to understand how... Read More
Concerned about
rough sleeping?
SPEAR's response to COVID-19
SPEAR is still offering our services to those who are currently experiencing or have recently experienced homelessness. However, we have had to make some changes to adapt to the current situation:
Attending the Hub (our drop-in centre on Heath Road) is by appointment only.
Click here to see our current volunteering update.
Clothing donations have stopped. We are not able to collect bedding or furniture. We currently are well stocked with food so are not taking more food. We may have a need for some toiletries. There are restrictions on all other physical donations, so please check first by emailing us.
Physical events and activities have been cancelled until further notice.
In 2019/20 we helped
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Vitality Big Half 25th April 2021
2020 has seen an amazing amount of innovative fundraising, from Zoom quizzes, remote distancing yoga, and of... Read More
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
What is SWEP? When the weather is forecasted to be very cold for three consecutive nights, Severe... Read More
Services
Rough Sleeper Outreach
Enable people to leave the streets and take their first steps to a lasting, genuine, independence.
Education, Employment and Training
Provide a person centred approach, enabling people to reach their personal, social, educational and employment goals.
Tenancy Support and Resettlement
Supports people in temporary and more permanent accommodation, offering advice, resettlement and support to maintain their tenancies.
Homeless Healthlink
Supports, advocates and connects former or current rough sleepers to support their physical and mental health needs.
Accommodation for Men
Is provided by four multi-occupancy accommodation houses for men. Men are also supported through other mixed gender housing solutions and through independent flats.
Accommodation for Women
Is provided by three multi-occupancy houses for women, including women who have experienced domestic violence. Women are also supported through other mixed gender housing solutions and through independent flats.
Accommodation for Young People (aged 16 – 25)
Is provided by two, multi-occupancy, mixed gender supported houses.
SPEAR'S latest impact report
Our annual impact report giving you and all of our other supporters an insight into the work we carry out for people experiencing homelessness in South West London.
30 years of transforming lives
For 30 years SPEAR has been helping those who have experienced homelessness in SW London. Meet those who have been part of this journey.
Building Bridges, Building Health
Our Homeless Health Link Service does a fantastic job in building bridges and building health. If you would like more information on exactly what they do and…
SPEAR Services
SPEAR is a charity for people experiencing homelessness in South-West London. We build communities in which everyone has a place to call home…
“SPEAR took me from a dark place and helped me see the horizon, a brighter future”
Hostel client – Hear him speak in our SPEAR film
SPEAR would like to thank the generous funding for our services from:
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